Tariff debate and reciprocity speakers in Chicago convention
Prominent men discuss tariff policy at a reciprocity convention in Chicago. Governor Cummins of Iowa, Edward Rosewater and others outline resolutions for maximum and minimum tariffs, with debate on protection, trade and future policy.
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Chicagon
Packard
Committee On Organizations
Caine
Iowa
A. B Parquarder
Pennsylvania
E FL
Rosewater
Nebraska
W.C. Murr
Michigan
Mr. Howser
Wis
S. Lockridge
Indiana
United States
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Republican Party
Hezard
Appia
Ana
Persis
Prense
United States Senate
Protection and reciprocity in tariff policy debated
A speaker defends protection as a means to create competition and enlarge markets both at home and abroad. He criticizes schedules that hinder foreign trade, argues free trade serves revenue and growth, and condemns exclusionist stances while praising broader, just policy. Applause follows.
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Go Paten
Sf Ce Ieee
Oshkosh in the Race for Wisconsin Postmasters Leader
A Northwestern special reports from Le Cross that Postmaster W. A. Tscharner of Crosse is favored to become president of the Wisconsin Postmasters' Association with Milwaukee a likely site for the next meeting or selection. The race hinges on party blocs and local influence as votes gather.
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Billwaukee
WA Journal
le Cross
Tscharner
Crosse Wil
Wiscom Postmasters’ Association
Milwaukee
Chicago Women Aid in Notorious Escape Case
Police report that Chicago women aided a notorious escape from a major investigation, with government secret service men involved. Victims From Le Crosse Madison and Janet are said to be among those who escaped, aided by local women whose exact role is under inquiry.
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Governme Secret Service
le Crosse
Madison
Janet
Chicago
Jews Hopeful on Peace Talks and Russia Witte Meeting
A fragmentary AP report suggests Jewish leaders feel progress possible in peace talks as Russia and foreign minister Witte consider conditions and timing. They express cautious optimism while urging fair, candid discussion and warning against unwarranted expectations.
Woman Escapes Sanitarium Then Dies From Gas At Home
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee reports a woman escaped from a Waukesha sanitarium and walked to Milwaukee where she arrived in sight at a home. She turned on gas and died. The coroner will hold an inquest. The deceased had been an intimate associate of Dr. Esren Capele. Wednesday.
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Waukesha
Waline
Miltenukee
Heten
Lazero
Esren Capelez
Neste Sas
East Indian Massacre Exposes Chinese Rebellion Toll
An attack by Chinese rebels on a Dutch port near Batavia leaves two Dutch officers and twenty ten men with only six survivors. In a separate raid near Bakong in the Alewang district an official reports a Dutch officer and six European soldiers killed, and many Chinese casualties.
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Atetla
Indies
Mony
Hague
Bakong
Alewang
Japanese Seek Fresh Armor Plate Orders from Krupps
Berlin reports the Japanese government negotiating with the Krupp firm for renewed armor plate and related guts. Director Beius of Krupp is in Berlin arranging contracts with Japanese agents.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Krupps
Bccius
Krupp
Peace Talks at Portsmouth Focus on Article Nine
Aug 17 report of the Washington peace conference in Portsmouth shows envoys debating article nine, including Japan's war cost reimbursement, with no agreement reached. The session adjourned for lunch and then to continue at three, as article ten was opened amid impasse.
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Portsmouth
Japan
Riss
Far
Far East
Vladivosiec
Sering Sea
Russia
Lieotung
Arthur
Sea of
Pt v
Tartary
Berpass
Sakhalin
Unclear Fragment Reported From War Time Dispatch
Readable text describes guests gathering to see them off and mentions errors and a Japanese element, but details and context are too fragmentary to determine event, persons, or location.
Men Charged With Firing At Poachers On Beauly River
Inverness Scotland August 17 Jay S Phipps and Henry Varner Phipps sons of Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh were formally arraigned in the high court on a charge of shooting at salmon fishers on the Beauly river. They pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned for trial in Edinburgh. They claim they fired only to frighten supposed poachers and denied any intent to hit.
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Associated Press
Inverness
Scotland
Jay S. Phipps
Henry Varner- Phipps
Henry Pps
Pittsburg
Prs
Armisade
High Court
Beauly
Pemitten
Edinburg
Atlantic Coast Line wreck in Virginia leaves many dead and injured
Early reports say twelve killed and sixty injured as an Atlantic Coast Line Kingston excursion train wrecks near Norfolk and Portsmouth Virginia. Rescue teams and physicians rush to the scene though communication is poor and full numbers remain uncertain.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Portsmouth
Sy Associated Press
Norfolk
Ave
Atlantic Coast
Folk
Portemouta Hospital
Kingston
Elizabeth River
Sears
Gingsteen
XS. C
Brace’s
Phrebeians
Lefiz
Windy Sea Regatta Challenges Bears Crew
Race coverage notes a windy regatta at 2 pm with the Bears crew leading from the start to the southeast buoy. Glyndwr shows strong pace as crews battle choppy seas and rough conditions, while some boat speeds and heat numbers are difficult to read from shore.
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Sheelyb
Sand Lake
Glyndwr
Gift From Baron Komura Causes Artistic Controversy
A report notes a claimed gift from Baron Komura involving a portrait by an unidentified painter. The affair centers on alleged negotiations with a prince and accusations that the artist was duped into painting for a price dispute. A petition by thirty-one artists questions the commission and payment, suggesting missteps in transfer of funds and official approval.
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Hegent
Regeri
Ghe Bro
Teilingsian Navy
Prussia
Teeth and wrinkles mark a horse’s age after eight
A veterinary surgeon says teeth fail to reveal age beyond eight years as new teeth form, so age must be judged by wrinkles around the lower eyelid. Each year adds another wrinkle, making age determination for older horses a mix of teeth and wrinkles. Mrs. Foozie and Mrs. Malaprop exchange quips about the young vet.
Fever in Mississippi City Shocks New Orleans Officials
The discovery of sine fow fever near Gulfport Mississippi City is reported by Associated Press. New Orleans authorities hope the finding before July 20 reduces Mississippi criticisms while quarantines extend along the coast. Surgeons and officials work to contain the outbreak as towns on the Gulf coast impose controls.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Sifesissippi City
Gulf Port
Gulf
Lend Road
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Mississippi
Mississippi Tx
Mississippi City
Mejor Gee
Carrollton
Mise
Wasdin
Sioe
Gulf and
Ship Island
Iocal
White
Governor Blanchard
Chatman Janevier
Citizens’ Committee
Wes Cing
Lake Charles
Stave Board of Health
Tildens Old Mansion Secret Passages Discovered
Associated Press reports hidden subterranean passages beneath the old Tilden mansion in Germantown Park were found during remodeling for a National Arts club site. Workmen uncovered a bricked tunnel with a dry section, leading toward the mansion, but air conditions limited exploration to twenty five feet.
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Associated Press
Aus
Tilden
Gmmercr Park
Iearin
Samuel J. Tilden
Althousn
Greystone
Weansion
Referendum Returns On Norway Dissolution Vote
Complete returns from last Sunday's referendum in Christiania show 268,200 votes for dissolution and 184 against it. The large turnout pleases storthing leaders and stirs wide interest after the 226,641 votes cast in the last general election.
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Associated Press
Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Storthing
Former Chorus Girl Seeks Widow's Third in Wood Estate
The article notes Alan W. Wood a Pittsburg businessman died in Roosevelt hospital leaving a multimillion estate. The widow seeks one ninth but argues for the widow's third. The story mentions Miss Mohr, a former Broadway chorus performer, and a marriage in Yonkers. Wood had recently retired and moved to New York, with details of his death following an intestinal rupture and subsequent operation.
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Alan W. Wood
Pittsburg
Roosevelt Hospital
Mr. Wood
New York
Miss Mohr
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Yonkers
W. Morris Gilbert
Wood
Yellow Fever Scare Hits Brooklyn Tenement
A man named John G Murphy traced to Panama by associates press reports a fever scare in First Avenue Brooklyn. Two doctors summoned found Murphy and two laborers. doctors suspected yellow fever and moved Murphy to an isolated ward while investigators seek the steamer that brought him.
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Associates Press
First Avenue
Brookspyn
John G. Murphy
Panama
Norwegian Hospital
Murphy
Wealth Board
Tie
Taft Party Schedule Through Mindanao to Jolo
The Taft party plans a 2 p.m. departure from Zamboanga, stays four hours, then sails to Jolo arriving by 9 p.m. today. They will proceed to the Solo island and call at Mindanao for hours outing. A steamer is expected to arrive in the Wanvara Islands on the date set in the Hong Kong dispatch dated September 5.
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Jealy Zamboanga
Jolo
Solo
Mindan
North Port
Wiavara
Hongkong
Cortelyou on Trip With Roosevelt In Mind
The report says Cortelyou and Mrs Geogre Nevis are on a trip with the president and Roosevelt. The postmaster general is said to be on a mission, with a change expected in September. The text mentions an ambassador to Mexico and references L. Cortelyou and a central post office vocation.
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Georg
Toda Sident
Roosevelt
Posmaster Central
Fierapstad
Cortelyou
Gute
Mexico
China and American Boycott Echo in U S Views
A garbled dispatch discusses Chinese occupation and reactions to an American boycott. It mentions Commissioner Wong and a stance that no action is planned, with unclear attributions and potential inaccuracies in the quoted material.
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Asgoc
B.C
Luantic Cit
Wong & Ine
China
Net Bez
Strauss Scores One In Grand Jury Contempt Ruling
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Wis August F Strauss escapes further questioning before the grand jury after Judge Tardwig of the superior court orders him to answer or face contempt. The decision comes as Frank Le Schultz faces an extortion indictment.
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Mipxaukes
Wis
F. Strauss
pAsner
Frank le Schultz
Tardwig
Superior Court
Fred Scheiper
Strauss
Iroquois Wins Canada Cup Race Over Temeraire
The American defender Iroquois defeats Canadian challenger Temeraire in the Canada Cup series fourth race. Weather favored the Iroquois as both yachts completed two laps of a four mile course with the Iroquois leading from early in the contest.
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Br Associated Press
Charlotte, X
Iroquois
Rave Wow
Cheriotze
N. E
Temeraire
Iroqueis
Inia
Lake Gutside
Destructive storm hits Kansas City area causing damage
A severe storm swept through Kansas City and western Missouri and eastern Kansas causing widespread destruction. Heavy rain battered towns including Leavenworth and Emmia with broken glass, toppled trees, and damaged garages and buildings.
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Miner
Kansas
Missouri
Lamente
Bie
Lasre
Leavenworth
Emmia
Timber tariff debate prompts chamber vote in Chicago
Associated press report shows the Bellingham chamber focusing on a reciprocity convention in Chicago. The group opposes removal or modification of the tariff on timber products and urges a vote against changes.
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Associated
Bellingham
Wash
Chamber of Comrmence
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